WORST SCHOOLS 2014

Recent report card results are in. Louisiana is one of the worst places for education(?) in the country. Only Mississippi is lower overall. Read and weep. 2. Louisiana > State score: 59.8 > High school graduation rate: 67.0% (6th worst) > Per pupil expenditure: $12,454 (19th highest) > Preschool enrollment: 52.1% (7th highest) Louisiana students had among the worst NAEP scores in the nation, with fourth and eighth graders ranking second worst in math proficiency, as well as third worst in reading proficiency. While proficiency scores in the state are on the rise, as of 2012, high school students in Louisiana were among the least likely to record high scores on A.P. tests. Many students in the state lack adequate opportunities to succeed as well, with low family incomes and limited parental employment or education. All these factors help shape the early foundations that play a big role in determining a child’s chances for success in pursuing an education. The state has also faced controversy in the past over a 2008 law that allows schools to teach creationism in science classes. Read more: States With the Best (and Worst) Schools - 24/7 Wall St. http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/01/14/states-with-the-best-and-worst-schools-2/#ixzz2t1eWlln0 Follow us: @247wallst on Twitter | 247wallst on Facebook